Politics May 14 Full interview: Bill Clinton on economy, inequality, politics and Hillary Former President Bill Clinton discussed debt, deficit, economic growth and inequality Wednesday with Gwen Ifill as part of the 2014 Fiscal Summit sponsored by the Peterson Foundation in Washington, D.C. Mr. Clinton also answered questions on other topics like immigration,…
World May 13 PHOTO: Monks celebrate ‘Buddha’s birthday’ Buddhist monks Tuesday carried jars of holy water during a ceremony in Temanggung, Central Java, Indonesia. The holy water ceremony is part of the observation of Vesak Day, which is commonly known as "Buddha's birthday" -- observed during the…
Nation May 12 Video reportedly shows girls abducted by Boko Haram The AFP obtained a video on Monday reportedly showing the Nigerian girls being held by Boko Haram. In the video, Abubakar Shekau, the leader of Boko Haram demands the release of imprisoned islamic militants in exchange for the release of…
Arts May 11 Celebrating spring with Martha Graham on her 120th birthday May 11 marks the 120th anniversary of the birth Martha Graham, the mother of modern dance and the founder of one of the most influential dance schools in America.
World May 07 Putin says Russian troops pull back from Ukraine border Vladimir Putin told diplomats Wednesday that Russian troops have been pulled back from the Ukrainian border. Putin also called on Ukraine's military to halt all operations against pro-Russia activists who have seized government buildings and police stations in at least…
World May 07 Boko Haram attacks town in Nigeria; police offer reward for schoolgirls Islamic militants attacked a town in northeastern Nigeria, killing hundreds, an official said Wednesday, while police offered a $300,000 reward for information leading to the release of more than 200 kidnapped schoolgirls.
Nation May 03 Relive the top White House Correspondents’ dinner moments NewsHour takes a look back at some of the best video from correspondents' dinners over the years.
Nation May 02 Subway derails in New York City Video by the Associated Press A New York City subway derailed in Queens Friday, sending four to the hospital and leaving more than a dozen with minor injuries. The middle six cars of the eight-car express F train…
World May 02 Hundreds dead in landslide in northeastern Afghanistan A United Nations spokesperson says that at least 350 people have died in a landslide in Badakhshan province in northeastern Afghanistan.